Jackie Chan’s comments on ‘corrupt’ US cause internet frenzy

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Movie star Jackie Chan, pictured earlier this month in Yau Ma Tei, has generated huge debate among netizens. Photo: SCMP

Published: 10:32am, 14 Jan 2013Updated: 2:55pm, 21 Jun 2018

Hong Kong action hero Jackie Chan’s comments on America being the “most corrupt” country in the world have sparked huge reactions online.

SCMP.com readers took to their keyboards to post a record number of comments on the story, in which the controversial star told Phoenix TV: “When you talk about corruption - the whole world, is there corruption in the United States? The most corrupt in the world!”

Chan reaffirmed his view after the show’s host questioned him. “Of course! Where did the great breakdown come from? The world, the United States started it,” Chan said, referring to the financial crisis and gesticulating as he spoke.

SCMP.com's online poll, in which readers can still vote, attracted over 1,000 respondents.

POLL: Do you agree with Jackie Chan that America is the world’s ‘most corrupt’ country?

“Sorry to read that Jackie feels that way. I think the American citizens should honour his feelings and boycott his movies from now on. He can get his corrupt money from China and see how far that gets his fading career. No more V8 for me either,” wrote albert.reichenbach.7.

Jackie Chan’s comments on ‘corrupt’ US cause internet frenzy

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Controversial opinions are retweeted and shared across internet